2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 970 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |